By Dave Fredrick - Sanilac Broadcasting

Police are searching for a suspect after a breaking and entering Tuesday night in Port Huron.

Officers from the Port Huron Police Department responded to a home in the 1800 block of Water Street around 10:15 Tuesday night after receiving a report from a 30-year old male that someone had broken into his home and threatened him with a handgun while demanding money.

The homeowner was struck in the head by the suspect, but was able to escape and contact police.

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The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. Police continue to search for the suspect, who is described as a black male in his twenties, about six feet tall with an athletic build, wearing a ski mask and a sweatshirt.

Police ask for anyone with information or who may have video surveillance in the area to call the Major Crimes Unit at 810-984-5383.

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